Milky: meaning, definitions and examples

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milky

[ ˈmɪlki ]

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white color

Having the rich white color of milk.

Synonyms

ivory, pale, white

Examples of usage

The milky sun shone brightly in the sky.
Her milky skin was flawless and smooth.
The milky clouds covered the whole horizon.

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cloudy appearance

Resembling or suggestive of milk in color or consistency.

Synonyms

cloudy, creamy, opaque

Examples of usage

The lake had a milky appearance due to the high concentration of minerals.
The milky liquid was swirling in the glass.

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lacking clarity

Unclear or hazy, as if covered with milk.

Synonyms

blurry, foggy, unclear

Examples of usage

Her memories of that day were somewhat milky.
The details of the incident were still milky in his mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "milky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 leitoso

🇮🇳 दूधिया

🇩🇪 milchig

🇮🇩 berwarna susu

🇺🇦 молочний

🇵🇱 mleczny

🇯🇵 ミルキー

🇫🇷 lacté

🇪🇸 lechoso

🇹🇷 sütlü

🇰🇷 우유 같은

🇸🇦 حليبي

🇨🇿 mléčný

🇸🇰 mliečny

🇨🇳 乳状的

🇸🇮 mlečen

🇮🇸 mjólkurkenndur

🇰🇿 сүтті

🇬🇪 რძიანი

🇦🇿 südlü

🇲🇽 lechoso

Word origin

The word 'milky' originated in Middle English from the Old English word 'meoluc', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'meluks'. The concept of milk has been essential to human survival for centuries, and the color and properties of milk have influenced the use of 'milky' to describe various aspects of appearance and texture.